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Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Brooklyn Mirage suddenly cancels opening weekend over safety concerns — as NYC withholds permits with summer slate in limbo
The real mirage was the promises made. The Brooklyn Mirage canceled its highly anticipated four-show summer opening weekend Friday because the controversial venue failed to meet city safety standards. The open-air concert hall — which has been haunted by the deaths of two ravers — was unable to secure permits to operate, the venue's operators said, as construction crews could be seen working at the site. The news of the weekend cancellations came after the Mirage suddenly canceled a sold-out Thursday show just before a DJ was set to hit the stage. 'We know this is disappointing news. While we are working 24/7 on the solution, we want to first and foremost send a sincere apology to the fans, artists, crew members, and hundreds of employees who will bring Mirage to life each night,' Brooklyn Mirage said in a statement. 'We are actively collaborating with a wide range of city officials to meet all requirements, and we look forward to opening as soon as possible.' The Brooklyn Mirage, in conjunction with the venue's operator Avant Gardner, announced the previous afternoon that its first show of the season had been canceled — despite sharing an Instagram post hours earlier that the DJ set by Sara Landry, a Netherlands-based techno artist, was on schedule. The party organizers, who were also behind the disastrous 2023 Ezoo festival, claimed the cancellation had nothing to do with the dozens of construction workers who were crawling around what looked like an active site that morning, but rather with its inability to acquire the proper permits. According to City Hall, the Brooklyn Mirage was in no position to let ravers inside its doors this weekend. 'Our administration has been in ongoing communication with the owners of the Brooklyn Mirage to ensure their site meets the necessary structural and safety codes. Unfortunately, the venue does not currently meet the standards required for either a permanent or temporary structure,' a spokesperson told The Post. All foreseeable events would be canceled 'until we have deemed the site is safe and properly permitted,' the representative continued, stating that the city 'cannot endanger New Yorkers by allowing them to enter a venue without a permit.' When pressed for specifics, City Hall referred The Post to the Brooklyn Mirage, which diverted all questions to its social media statement. The fate of the remaining 70 shows on its summer lineup, which includes shows by Tiesto and the Chainsmokers, remains unclear. In her own social media post, Landry said the news was 'heartbreaking' — but somehow managed to move Thursday's show to the nearby Knockdown Center, though at a limited capacity, and scheduled a makeup show for Friday afternoon at the neighboring Brooklyn Storehouse. The Brooklyn Mirage had been undergoing extensive renovations for several months, with new CEO Josh Wyatt promising to revive the storied venue as a 'world-class music and dance experience underpinned by extraordinary design and hospitality.' The project was repeatedly delayed, with city records showing that the Department of Buildings placed three construction permits 'on hold' between April 30 and May 1 alone. Dozens of construction workers were still toiling away at the site on Thursday evening, reminding ravers of the disastrous 2023 Ezoo festival in which organizers — the same people behind Brooklyn Mirage — oversold tickets, but neglected to finish constructing the stage in time for the three-day concert. Avant Gardner was later sued by crews for allegedly not paying them for their services. That same summer, two men who went missing at the Brooklyn Mirage were found dead in a nearby creek, igniting rumours of a rave killer. The deaths of Karl Clemente and John Castic, both 27, were ruled to be drownings, with the medical examiner saying Clemente's death was accidental but Castic's was 'undetermined.'
CBS News
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Brooklyn Mirage cancels all weekend shows, postpones reopening
Brooklyn Mirage, a popular concert venue in East Williamsburg, has postponed its grand reopening and canceled all shows for the weekend. Avant Gardner, which runs the Mirage, canceled the first scheduled show in the new building just hours before it started Thursday night, then canceled Saturday and Sunday's shows on Friday afternoon. Ticket holders will receive a full refund. Brooklyn Mirage failed to meet inspection deadline, organizers say In a statement posted on social media Thursday, the Brooklyn Mirage said in part, "We want to be clear: the venue is show ready and the New Mirage has been built to exacting safety, structural, mechanical, and technical specifications. However, we were not able to meet the final inspection deadline today." Construction workers were still at the building Friday, one day after the venue was supposed to host thousands for a concert with DJ Sara Landry. "I am so gutted to be in this position," Landry said in a video posted on Instagram. TikToker Evan Lazarus shared his skepticism hours before it was announced the venue would indeed not be opening on time, saying in a video, "Honey, the dance floor isn't up. The screen isn't even up. The floor? Not cemented down." "They had cranes, trains and automobiles. Everything was kind of running through this place," he told CBS News New York. "The whole community was so excited for opening weekend and then for it to not actually happen has just been heartbreaking," said Liv Giaimo, who represents acts that have played the Mirage. In a social media post Friday afternoon, the Brooklyn Mirage said, "We will communicate with you again early next week about future shows."
New York Post
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Brooklyn Mirage suddenly cancels opening weekend over safety concerns: ‘cannot endanger New Yorkers'
The real mirage was the promises made. The Brooklyn Mirage canceled its highly anticipated four-show summer opening weekend Friday because the controversial venue failed to meet city safety standards. The open-air concert hall — which has been haunted by the deaths of two ravers — was unable to secure permits to operate, the venue's operators said, as construction crews could be seen working at the site. The news of the weekend cancellations came after the Mirage suddenly canceled a sold-out Thursday show just before a DJ was set to hit the stage. 3 The Brooklyn Mirage suddenly canceled its four-show weekend after failing to secure proper permits. instagram/brooklynmirage 'We know this is disappointing news. While we are working 24/7 on the solution, we want to first and foremost send a sincere apology to the fans, artists, crew members, and hundreds of employees who will bring Mirage to life each night,' Brooklyn Mirage said in a statement. 'We are actively collaborating with a wide range of city officials to meet all requirements, and we look forward to opening as soon as possible.' The Brooklyn Mirage, in conjunction with the venue's operator Avant Gardner, announced the previous afternoon that its first show of the season had been canceled — despite sharing an Instagram post hours earlier that the DJ set by Sara Landry, a Netherlands-based techno artist, was on schedule. The party organizers, who were also behind the disastrous 2023 Ezoo festival, claimed the cancellation had nothing to do with the dozens of construction workers who were crawling around what looked like an active site that morning, but rather with its inability to acquire the proper permits. 3 The concert venue looked to be still under active construction Thursday afternoon. Brigitte Stelzer According to City Hall, the Brooklyn Mirage was in no position to let ravers inside its doors this weekend. 'Our administration has been in ongoing communication with the owners of the Brooklyn Mirage to ensure their site meets the necessary structural and safety codes. Unfortunately, the venue does not currently meet the standards required for either a permanent or temporary structure,' a spokesperson told The Post. All foreseeable events would be canceled 'until we have deemed the site is safe and properly permitted,' the representative continued, stating that the city 'cannot endanger New Yorkers by allowing them to enter a venue without a permit.' When pressed for specifics, City Hall referred The Post to the Brooklyn Mirage, which diverted all questions to its social media statement. The fate of the remaining 70 shows on its summer lineup, which includes shows by Tiesto and the Chainsmokers, remains unclear. In her own social media post, Landry said the news was 'heartbreaking' — but somehow managed to move Thursday's show to the nearby Knockdown Center, though at a limited capacity, and scheduled a makeup show for Friday afternoon at the neighboring Brooklyn Storehouse. The Brooklyn Mirage had been undergoing extensive renovations for several months, with new CEO Josh Wyatt promising to revive the storied venue as a 'world-class music and dance experience underpinned by extraordinary design and hospitality.' The project was repeatedly delayed, with city records showing that the Department of Buildings placed three construction permits 'on hold' between April 30 and May 1 alone. 3 DJ Sara Landry was scheduled to be the first concert of the season. instagram/saralandryd Dozens of construction workers were still toiling away at the site on Thursday evening, reminding ravers of the disastrous 2023 Ezoo festival in which organizers — the same people behind Brooklyn Mirage — oversold tickets, but neglected to finish constructing the stage in time for the three-day concert. Avant Gardner was later sued by crews for allegedly not paying them for their services. That same summer, two men who went missing at the Brooklyn Mirage were found dead in a nearby creek, igniting rumours of a rave killer. The deaths of Karl Clemente and John Castic, both 27, were ruled to be drownings, with the medical examiner saying Clemente's death was accidental but Castic's was 'undetermined.'
Time Out
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
The Brooklyn Mirage canceled its first show after failing to meet safety inspections
For months, the Brooklyn Mirage has promoted its multi-million dollar renovation, promising brand-new screens, a massive decorative timber structure and dozens of additional speakers. But earlier this week, videos surfaced on social media showing the venue still appearing to be under construction—prompting skepticism from critics about whether it would be ready for its scheduled May 1 reopening. Turns out, the critics were right: just hours before it was supposed to host its sold-out event featuring DJ Sara Landry, the Brooklyn Mirage canceled the show and released a statement admitting it had not passed safety inspections in time. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Time Out New York (@timeoutnewyork) "We want to be clear: the venue is show ready and the New Mirage has been built to exacting safety, structural, mechanical and technical specifications," the venue wrote in an Instagram post. "However, we were not able to meet the final inspection deadline today." The hosts also promised all ticket holders a full refund. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Brooklyn Mirage (@brooklynmirage) Sara Landry, the DJ who was supposed to play the Mirage's opening night, posted a video expressing her frustration about the canceled shows. "We got this news an hour ago," she said in a video uploaded to her own Instagram page. "We are working incredibly hard to find solutions for tonight, tomorrow and other days this weekend." It seems unlikely that the Mirage will open at all in the coming days, and it appears Landry has moved her sets to the Knockdown Center. Other major shows slated for this weekend include Black Coffee's sold out first date of a four date residency, currently still scheduled for Sunday, May 4. City records show that three construction permits had been placed on hold and are pending administrative action, as reported by the Brooklyn Paper. "Unfortunately, the venue does not currently meet the standards required for either a permanent or temporary structure," a spokesperson at City Hall told the outlet. It's unclear how long that inspection will take.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Brooklyn Mirage cancels reopening show over failed city inspection
The Brief The Brooklyn Mirage canceled its May 1 reopening and sold-out concert hours before showtime due to a failed final city inspection. City officials said the venue lacked the necessary permits and the scheduled concerts this weekend are now in jeopardy. The venue promised full refunds and stated the issue was compliance-related, not construction, while working closely with city agencies. BROOKLYN - The Brooklyn Mirage bruptly canceled its highly anticipated reopening and a sold-out concert on Thursday night, citing a failure to meet final city inspection requirements. The venue had been scheduled to host DJ Sara Landry but announced the cancellation just hours before doors were set to open. What we know In an Instagram post on Thursday evening, the Mirage said that while the venue was "show ready" and built to meet all safety, mechanical, and structural standards, it had not passed its final inspection in time. "Abiding by all appropriate city, local and building authorities is paramount to our core value," the post read. Ticket holders for the May 1 show were promised full refunds. The venue added that it would update the public about the May 2 show "as soon as information becomes available with respect to final inspection and signoffs." Three Department of Buildings construction permits tied to the Brooklyn Mirage were placed "On Hold" on April 30 and May 1, according to city records. The backstory The Bushwick-based electronic music venue had been closed for months for renovations and was promising a dramatic relaunch on May 1, including a bigger dance floor, new sound systems, and cutting-edge visuals. But in the days leading up to the reopening, skepticism grew as attendees posted photos and videos of ongoing construction—featuring cranes and workers—on social media. On Thursday morning, Josh Wyatt, CEO of Mirage parent company Avant Gardner, posted a TikTok saying, "We can't wait for you to show up on May 1 at the new Mirage." The relaunch comes less than a year after the deaths of two young men who vanished near the venue. In July, 27-year-old Goldman Sachs analyst John Castic disappeared after attending a concert at the Mirage. His body was later found in Newtown Creek, less than half a mile from the venue. Weeks before that, a 27-year-old man, Carl Clemente, was found dead in the same area after allegedly being turned away from the club, according to The Post. Both deaths raised serious safety concerns, with many questioning the venue's security protocols and surrounding environment. Despite the tragedies, no foul play was determined in either case, and the NYPD has said autopsy results are pending. The Brooklyn Mirage did not comment at the time. What they're saying Following the abrupt cancellation, frustrated fans filled the venue's Instagram comments with criticism. "Everyone called it. Everyone saw it coming," one user wrote. "Yet you still assured ravers that the venue would be ready … just to cancel in the final hour." "Y'all gaslighted us to the max. Could've been honest from the beginning," said another. In its Instagram post, the Brooklyn Mirage said, "We, as a company, take full responsibility. This isn't about construction, but compliance. We're working closely with city officials and will continue to be transparent throughout this process." What's next There's no official timeline for when the Brooklyn Mirage might reopen. City officials have made clear that no shows will take place until the site has passed safety inspections and acquired proper permits. The venue says it will update the public as soon as it has new information. The Mirage had been expected launch its first residency with Grammy-winning artist Black Coffee, beginning Sunday, May 4 and running through October 19. "Ok this actually looks pretty sick!," one user wrote on X, but most seemed skeptical. As the Mirage begins its next era, its success may depend on how well it balances innovation, community trust, and safety. Tickets for events at the newly reopened venue appear to be selling quickly, with most shows for the week already sold out.
